+1. That is the question we should be asking: what are we doing to make a difference for our students? 

And I looked at the exam quickly. It is not a math exam, it is a numeracy exam. This is an area where we can really make a difference for our students. 

Bill

On Jul 3, 2014, at 9:19 AM, Nowak, Rhea <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

HI Jim-
A well written article to be sure, but from my point of view not news. My question, as always: What can I do to make a difference to our students??
Happy 4th to all too.
Best,
Rhea

Rhea Nowak
Associate Professor of Art
SUNY Oneonta
Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-436-2827


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TBers,
 
 
More on the author of this piece, Kevin Carey, can be found here:
 
 
Hope your summer is going well.  Enjoy the July 4th weekend.
 
Mr. James B. Greenberg
Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center 
Milne Library 
SUNY College at Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820
 
phone: 607-436-2701 
fax:   607-436-3677 
Twitter: greenbjb
 
"Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever"